Our Business Risk Analyst, Nick Hood looks at the internal and external politics at play when companies are raising new money or restructuring their existing finances and the vital role that Corporate Treasurers need to play. “Ultimately, treasurers need to be the voice of reason about all financing issues, highlighting not just the mechanics and purely financial implications, but also
We are delighted to welcome Stephen as a Partner in the firm. He will be based at our Liverpool Office, where he will be using his considerable experience and local knowledge to expand our presence in the North West and beyond. Stephen said: “I’m very excited at joining the Opus team and having the opportunity as part of such a high quality
PrintWeek editor, Jo Francis reports on the demise of Manor Creative, which has ceased trading after a failed merger with the historic Hasting Printing. Opus is expected to be appointed as Administrators early next week. Our Business Risk Adviser, Nick Hood commented: “Unfortunately, the acquisition of HPC and relocation of that business to Eastbourne destabilised Manor and didn’t solve the
Healthcare expert, Gill Plimmer has looked at the latest financials from one of the UK’s leading care home operators in today’s Financial Times, Four Seasons which has just posted a pre-tax loss of £25m for the three months to June 2016. Our Business Risk Adviser, Nick Hood commented: “This is a business that is drowning in debt, nowhere near covering
‘Flipping’ a contractor’s limited company’s unpaid tax liabilities onto the individual is the focus of a campaign by HMRC. Our head of Forensics & Disputes, Liz Coleman writes for Contractor UK on how contractors can protect themselves against this risk. “… in recent months we’ve seen an increasing trend for HM Revenue & Customs to seek to recover unpaid PAYE
PrintWeek editor, Jo Francis reports on the sad end to the hundred years plus history of a South Coast printing business. Opus partner Steve Parker commented: “Hastings Printing Company had fallen victim to the printing industry’s “perennial malaise” of low margins and stiff price competition. The situation is incredibly sad” “It was equally disappointing to have to make long-serving employees
